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Sidney Health Center Extended Care
104 14th Ave Nw, Sidney, MT 59270
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sidney Health Center Extended Care, in Sidney, Montana, is certified for 93 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Montana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 12, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $60K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 55.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Richland Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.7 | 23.7 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.0% | 55.0% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $60,401 | $60,401 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 61 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Montana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 29 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×10 E ×5 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 15 days |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Fine | $60,401 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.0%, RNs 63.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.7% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.7% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.8% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sidney Health Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Health Center | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/1996 |
| Sidney Health Center | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/1988 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sidney Health Center Extended Care been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Sidney Health Center Extended Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Sidney Health Center Extended Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sidney Health Center Extended Care?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sidney Health Center and Sidney Health Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sidney Health Center Extended Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.